Photo Credit: Sabrina Huang
Inspiration for a midcentury galley eat-in kitchen in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, grey splashback, black appliances, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

Scandinavian Kitchen

Photo of a small scandinavian single-wall kitchen in London with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances and black floor.

Window Treatments

K LINN Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional kitchen in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Squam

MacArthur Construction Company

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Boston with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, solid surface benchtops, concrete floors, with island and black floor.

Kitchen

Seabrook Developments Ltd.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, slate floors, a peninsula, black floor and white benchtop.

Mid-Century Dala Kitchen

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of a small midcentury separate kitchen in Minneapolis with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Historic Stanton Park Renovation in Capitol Hill, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Small traditional single-wall separate kitchen in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, no island, black floor and white benchtop.

Kitchen

Christie Architecture LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped separate kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island, black floor and black benchtop.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim. The Cabinetry is Maple with stainless steel countertop and hardware. The backsplash is a glass and stone mix. It only has a 2 burner cook top and no oven. The washer/ drier combo is in the kitchen area. Open shelving was installed to maintain an open feel.

Painted White and Rift Oak Kitchen With Hexagon Tiles (Geneseo, IL)

Village Home Stores

Koch Cabinetry in a combination of Bristol “White” and Charleston Rift Oak “Silverwood” doors. KitchenAid appliances and Cambria Quartz in “St. Giles” and “Harrogate” designs. Crayon and hexagon shaped tiles cover the wall and floor surfaces. Installed in Geneseo, IL by the Kitchen and Bath design experts at Village Home Stores.

Lancaster Modern Cottage

Barefoot Dwelling

Phase 2 of our Modern Cottage project was the complete renovation of a small, impractical kitchen and dining nook. The client asked for a fresh, bright kitchen with natural light, a pop of color, and clean modern lines. The resulting kitchen features all of the above and incorporates fun details such as a scallop tile backsplash behind the range and artisan touches such as a custom walnut island and floating shelves; a custom metal range hood and hand-made lighting. This kitchen is all that the client asked for and more!

Il Nostro Sogno | Minneapolis Custom Home

Streeter Custom Builder

Dark kitchen cabinetry and natural stone countertops and backsplash with eat-in kitchen island surrounded by upholstered counter stools.
Design ideas for a mediterranean l-shaped kitchen in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Шестидесятые

ARTECOM

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, brown splashback, panelled appliances, no island, black floor and brown benchtop.

Kitchen Remodel One

MK Remodeling & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Cincinnati with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, matchstick tile splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

Une cuisine de Chef à la maison

JOA France

Inspiration for an expansive scandinavian galley eat-in kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black splashback, slate splashback, panelled appliances, slate floors, with island and black floor.

Best of Winter 2017

Charleston Home + Design Mag

Country u-shaped kitchen in Charleston with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, green splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and white benchtop.

BURLINGAME KITCHEN

Dyer Studio Inc.

Meagan Larsen Photography
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, panelled appliances, terrazzo floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Saussaye

ARCHIPELLES

Crédits photo: Alexis Paoli
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Paris with a single-bowl sink, white cabinets, green splashback, white appliances, porcelain floors, black floor and white benchtop.

Hunter Douglas Horizontal Blinds

Interior Solutions

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island, black floor and black benchtop.

West End - Kitchen and Bath

YU+ME Design

Vincent from ISHOT
Photo of a small contemporary u-shaped kitchen in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, white benchtop, grey cabinets, quartz benchtops and black floor.

Kitchen with Black Floor Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!